Tooth polishing
（重定向自Dental polishing）
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![Prophy brushes](/Images/godic/202501/08/Prophy_brush1256.jpg")
![prophy angles](/Images/godic/202501/08/Proph_angle1256.png")
Tooth polishing is the act of smoothing the tooth surface. The purpose of polishing is to make it difficult for plaque to accumulate on the tooth surface area. Common practice is to use a prophy cup—a small motorized rubber cup—along with an abrasive polishing compound.